American Frances Tiafoe heads to Wimbledon with a career-high ranking and high hopes
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Frances Tiafoe heads into Wimbledon on the heels of his first title at a grass-court…
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Guardians manager Terry Francona back running club after health scare to start road trip
CHICAGO (AP) — Terry Francona is back managing the Cleveland Guardians following a health scare that led to him being hospitalized in Kansas City…
Continue Reading Spain keeps Putellas and 3 of the rebel players for Women’s World Cup
MADRID (AP) — Spain will head to the Women’s World Cup with two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas and three of the 15 players who had…
Continue Reading Keys beats Gauff to reach Eastbourne International final against Kasatkina
EASTBOURNE, England (AP) — Madison Keys has advanced to the Eastbourne International final by beating seventh-ranked Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3. It was…
Continue Reading IRS throws a chill into collectives paying college athletes while claiming nonprofit status
By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer The rapidly expanding landscape of nonprofit collectives paying college athletes to promote charities has been hit…
Continue Reading Leipzig signs Fábio Carvalho on a season-long loan from Liverpool
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig has signed Fábio Carvalho from Liverpool on a season-long loan after the promising midfielder lacked game time in…
Continue Reading Australia extends lead over England to 221 runs before rain ends Day 3 at Lord’s
By FOSTER NIUMATA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Australiah has dug out a hefty lead of 221 runs against England before drizzle prematurely ended…
Continue Reading Armbands that highlight ‘a range of social causes’ permitted at this year’s Women’s World Cup
By Amanda Davies, Zayn Nabbi and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — World soccer governing body FIFA will allow a variety of different armbands that…
Continue Reading FIFA allows anti-discrimination captain’s armbands at Women’s World Cup after standoff in Qatar
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The anti-discrimination “One Love” captain’s armband denied to teams at the men’s World Cup…
Continue Reading Iga Swiatek withdraws from Bad Homburg Open with fever and possible food poisoning
BAD HOMBURG, Germany (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from the Bad Homburg Open with a fever and possible food poisoning. The withdrawal…
Continue Reading Lyon out for rest of 2nd Ashes test with ‘significant’ calf strain
By FOSTER NIUMATA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Australia spinner Nathan Lyon will miss the rest of the second Ashes test against England at…
Continue Reading Bayern Munich to play Werder Bremen in Bundesliga season opener
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Bayern Munich will start its title defense at Werder Bremen in the opening game of the new Bundesliga season. The game on…
Continue Reading NFL suspends more players for gambling policy violations
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — The NFL has announced more suspensions for players violating the league’s gambling policy. On Thursday, the…
Continue Reading Venus Williams will begin her 24th Wimbledon appearance against Elina Svitolina
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams will begin her 24th appearance in the…
Continue Reading Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier to stand trial in racism probe
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer A French prosecutor says Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier has been summoned to stand trial in…
Continue Reading Pittsburgh Pirates player wears face mask during game that was delayed due to air quality issues
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — Thursday’s matinee MLB game between the San Diego Padres and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park was…
Continue Reading Tour de France overshadowed by safety concerns following death of Swiss rider Gino Mäder
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — It’s a race that grips the world of cycling each year, but the prelude to the 2023 Tour de France, which starts on…
Continue Reading ‘You have to ask for help if you need it’: Billie Jean King responds to Emma Raducanu describing the tour as ‘completely brutal’
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Billie Jean King has urged players that are struggling with the demands of being a tennis professional to seek…
Continue Reading ‘You have to ask for help if you need it’: Billie Jean King responds to Emma Raducanu describing the tour as ‘completely brutal’
CNN By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Billie Jean King has urged players that are struggling with the demands of being a tennis professional to seek…
Continue Reading Martinez helps power Dodgers past Rockies 14-3 after a severe weather delay
By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — J.D. Martinez had four hits, including his 19th home run to highlight a six-run fourth inning,…
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